After round 28 cut the yarn, leaving a 10-12” tail.Using your tapestry needle, thread the
tail yarn through the remaining stitches on the needle and pull tight. Feed the needle through the center of
the circle at the top of the hat and weave in the ends.

Adding a crocheted edge:Using a size H crochet hook, single crochet around the edge
of your Lil’ Gnome Hat.

Here is a short video tutorial for tips on adding your
crocheted edge: